Support For Parents With Kids Who Identify as Transgender
- arlingtonparentcoa
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min read
Since its inception in March 2019 Arlington Parent Coalition (APC) has dedicated its efforts toward fighting for evidence-based school policies that treat all students fairly, and toward supporting parents with information about and support toward keeping their children safe in public schools, in Arlington as well as around the nation. To those ends we have worked with teachers, counselors, educational and clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and attorneys to develop resources to support parents whose children have self-identified as transgender.
The following documents are intended to be used as helpful suggestions based on research, best practices, anecdotes/experience, and commonsense wisdom, but not legal advice or guarantee of outcome. All of APC's resources are free for use by parents and community members. Feel most free to share any of these documents with anyone you know who may find them useful. All can be viewed and downloaded at the links provided.
This article offers insights, suggestions, and resources for parents who question and/or are not comfortable with the transition-affirmation-only model of care for gender-dysphoric children.
This article offers insights, suggestions, and resources for guiding and supporting the siblings of transgender-identified children, who may have very specific and individualized needs.
This article offers suggestions for finding and vetting potential therapists for a gender-confused or gender-dysphoric child, with an eye toward finding a mental health professional who will not blindly affirm gender transition.
The following document is intended for all parents of children in a government (or any) school, where the parent is concerned that the school does not respect parental authority on issues around sexuality and gender.
This article outlines measures parents can take to attempt to prevent their children being exposed to controversial/ unacceptable material at school.
Thank you for all you do to protect children and make sure they receive the best and most fact-based education possible. Please don't hesitate to reach out to APC if we can be of any help to you.
The Arlington Parent Coalition Team
Thank you for sharing these resources for parents and families navigating complex and deeply personal situations. Access to information, support networks, and open communication can be valuable for helping families make informed decisions and provide the best possible care for their children. Resources that encourage thoughtful discussion and parental involvement can play an important role in supporting family well-being. Greetings from Koora Live.
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